Work-Family Balance: Challenges, Experiences and Implications for Families in Qatar

This study aims to understand the reality of work-family balance in Qatar, providing evidence to inform policy formation and development and introduce related implementation standards. The ultimate goal is to ensure the protection and empowerment of Qatari families through these policies. This study...

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Other Authors: Doha International Family Institute (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Doha, Qatar Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press 2019
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